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Family and Community Wellness

Posted on by Marci Metz

We’re so much more than old-school home economics. Family and Consumer Science Agents help build healthy, vibrant communities, families, and individuals. We are a leading force in your hometown and offer educational workshops for all ages and stages of life.

Nora Rhoades and Ashley Svaty, your local Family and Consumer Science Agents, are building partnerships and planning educational experiences for the fall and winter months. To start the conversation about bringing a life-changing experience to your community, contact a Post Rock District Office!

By:  Nora Rhoades

Making Career Connections

Posted on by Marci Metz

Young children begin acting out their futures through play with limitless imaginations about their talents and interests. As youth grow, teenagers inherit desires to self-explore while developing a unique definition of individuality. With self-exploration comes an increased expectation of responsibility and a greater understanding of one’s community, culture and society. It is throughout one’s adolescent years when career exploration becomes a decision-making process, which aligns values with talents in order to pursue a career that meets needs while also providing satisfaction.

Summer vacation is a great opportunity for teens to focus on career exploration.

  • Interview people who are employed in an occupation.
  • Job shadow someone in a career appealing to you.
  • Serve an internship or apply for a part-time job with a business or organization.
  • Volunteer with an organization, doing tasks relevant to your possible future career.
  • Attend a career fair or a job fair.

As you go about your exploration, be sure to pay attention to detail and take notes. Career decision-making will require a lot of personal reflection to best determine what opportunities are a good fit. Some things to consider include:

  • What personal characteristics, qualities, skills, and abilities are needed to work in this career?
  • What are two or more characteristics of this position that appeal to me?
  • Describe a typical work day or work week?
  • Would I enjoy doing this every day? Why or why not?
  • What steps must I take to prepare myself to work in this career (such as education, licensing, certification)?
  • What can I learn in school that will help me in this career?
  • What are the working conditions and physical demands of this career?
  • What are the benefits of this career (such as salary, health, and travel)?
  • What are future prospects and outlook for this career?

By:  Nora Rhoades

Community Leaders Engage in Critical Community Health Conversations

Posted on by Marci Metz

In a move to create a more prominent “culture of health” in our region, community leaders representing Jewell, Lincoln, Mitchell, Osborne and Smith Counties participated in a series of meetings Kansas State University organized across the state of Kansas.

They had one goal in mind: to make Kansans healthier.

Read more about these conversations, and discover why it is important for our communities to make health and wellness a priority at http://postrockextension.blogspot.com/2018/04/post-rock-district-community-leaders.html

By:  Nora Rhoades

Raise Your Hand For Kansas Youth – Help 4-H Win $20,000!

Posted on by Marci Metz

In 4-H, we believe in the power of America’s youth to succeed in life; however, only one in three youth say they have the skills they need to handle what life throws their way.

That’s why 4-H created “Raise Your Hand.” A nationwide call to action for alumni and friends to “Raise Your Hand” to empower our nation’s youth with the skills to lead for a lifetime.

The state with the most hands raised will win $20,000 for their local 4-H programs. Help bring high-quality 4-H experiences to even more youth right here in Kansas!

4-H gives youth the opportunity to learn by doing, grow from failure and develop the skills they need to make a difference in their community. We’re asking you, friends and alumni of 4-H, to Raise Your Hand to support 4-H’ers in Kansas!

 

“Voting” is easy – simply go online to www.4-H.org/RaiseYourHand. The contest ends May 15, so Raise Your Hand now and select KANSAS.

By:  Nora Rhoades

Post Rock Extension District Advisory Conversations

Posted on by Marci Metz

Join the Post Rock District’s Extension Agents as we explore the strengths and weaknesses faced by our communities, families, businesses and youth.  The insight gained will play a valuable role in Extension’s ability to initiate and maintain research-based programs and services to support satisfying lifestyles and healthy communities.

Please RSVP one day prior to the conversation you plan to attend.

Beloit Office: April 5th, 10:00‒11:00am
115 S. Hersey Beloit, KS 67420 (785) 738-3597

Lincoln Office: April 5th, 1:30‒2:30pm
216 E. Lincoln Lincoln, KS 67455 (785) 524-4432

Mankato Office: April 6th, 10:00‒11:00am
307 N. Commercial Mankato, KS 66956 (785) 378-3174

Smith Center Office: April 6th, 1:30‒2:30pm
218 S. Grant Smith Center, KS 66967 (785) 282-6823

Osborne Office: April 12th, 10:00‒11:00am
113 N. 1st Street Osborne, KS 67473 (785) 346-2521

Virtual Meeting: April 12th, 1:30‒2:30pm
Meeting connection information will be shared with RSVPs

By:  Nora Rhoades

Post Rock Extension District Advisory Conversations

Posted on by Marci Metz

Join the Post Rock District’s Extension Agents as we explore the strengths and weaknesses faced by our communities, families, businesses and youth.  The insight gained will play a valuable role in Extension’s ability to initiate and maintain research-based programs and services to support satisfying lifestyles and healthy communities.

Please RSVP one day prior to the conversation you plan to attend.

  • Beloit Office:  April 5th, 10:00‒11:00am
    115 S. Hersey Beloit, KS 67420 (785) 738-3597
  • Lincoln Office:  April 5th, 1:30‒2:30pm
    216 E. Lincoln Lincoln, KS 67455 (785) 524-4432
  • Mankato Office:  April 6th, 10:00‒11:00am
    307 N. Commercial Mankato, KS 66956 (785) 378-3174
  • Smith Center Office:  April 6th, 1:30‒2:30pm
    218 S. Grant Smith Center, KS 66967 (785) 282-6823
  • Osborne Office:  April 12th, 10:00‒11:00am
    113 N. 1st Street Osborne, KS 67473 (785) 346-2521
  • Virtual Meeting:  April 12th, 1:30‒2:30pm
    Meeting connection information will be shared with RSVPs

By:  Nora Rhoades

Leaving a Legacy

Posted on by Marci Metz

February 28th

6:00 PM:  Light Meal

7:00 PM: “Leaving a Legacy”

Presented by: Doug Beech, Kansas 4-H Foundation Planned Giving Officer

Veteran’s Building Osborne, KS

Explore and understand tools – some familiar, some not – that will allow you to preserve and pass on your values through an estate plan. The program, hosted by the Post Rock Extension District and the Osborne County Community Foundation, will be valuable for those considering making charitable estate gifts and for charities and charity board members interested in learning about these options. Discover complete event details at www.postrock.ksu.edu.

By:  Nora Rhoades